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Naeem Bawla, Esq.

Deputy General Counsel @ Dapper Labs | Commercial & Product Counsel | Building AI-first legal teams

📍 United States🔄 Updated November 2026💼 4 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2023
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Board Member
Jul 2023
The Canadian Web3 Council is a non-profit trade association founded by industry leaders to advocate for responsible public policy and trust framework to unlock the development and growth of the Web3 ecosystem in Canada. We are working to empower Canadians to recognize the economic and social benefits of this transformative technology. We represent organizations that have made a critical impact on the development of Web3 technologies across the globe, and who are committed to responsibly building and innovating in Canada. Our membership is diverse, ranging from financial products and exchange platforms to investors, and open-source blockchain projects. --------------------- Le Conseil canadien du Web3 est une association sectorielle à but non lucratif fondée par des leaders de l’industrie pour travailler de manière constructive avec les décideurs politiques et faire du Canada un chef de file dans le développement et la croissance de l'écosystème Web3 au Canada. Nous nous engageons à faire en sorte que les Canadiens puissent reconnaître les avantages économiques et sociaux de cette technologie révolutionnaire. Le Conseil canadien du Web3 représente des organisations qui ont eu un impact significatif sur le développement des technologies Web3 à travers le monde et qui s'engagent à construire et à innover de manière responsable au Canada. Il représente un groupe diversifié de membres, allant des émetteurs de produits financiers et des plateformes d'échange, aux investisseurs et aux projets blockchain à sources ouvertes.
Investor and Advisor
Jul 2023
Board Member
Oct 2020
Cooper Sachs is a leading recruitment solutions firm located in New York with a specialty in three core job markets placing people at entry-level right through to board level in multinational clients and consultancies. Whether youre in need of a short term contractor in order to meet a deliverable, or you have a confidential search you are conducting on behalf of your firm, Cooper Sachs is here to provide you with support and guidance throughout the process providing you with not only the best talent the market has to offer but a superior level of service. From small consulting firms and startup businesses to Global Conglomerates, we have experience working with a variety of clients, providing unparalleled market knowledge delivering superior results. "Mission Statement" Our mission is to become an extension of our clients. We are here to embark on a journey of success, becoming your partner. With a variety of services tailored to your companys needs, Cooper Sachs offers an approach unparalleled in the market. ​We are the market leaders.
Investor and Advisor
Nov 2019
Mindful Care is the first ever same-day mental health company focused on providing urgent psychiatric care, group therapy, and individual therapy, all covered by insurance - including Medicare and Medicaid. Powered by innovative technology, Mindful Care patients don’t have to wait weeks to see a qualified mental health provider. Care is available in-person and virtually.
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2023
Board Member
Jul 2023
The Canadian Web3 Council is a non-profit trade association founded by industry leaders to advocate for responsible public policy and trust framework to unlock the development and growth of the Web3 ecosystem in Canada. We are working to empower Canadians to recognize the economic and social benefits of this transformative technology. We represent organizations that have made a critical impact on the development of Web3 technologies across the globe, and who are committed to responsibly building and innovating in Canada. Our membership is diverse, ranging from financial products and exchange platforms to investors, and open-source blockchain projects. --------------------- Le Conseil canadien du Web3 est une association sectorielle à but non lucratif fondée par des leaders de l’industrie pour travailler de manière constructive avec les décideurs politiques et faire du Canada un chef de file dans le développement et la croissance de l'écosystème Web3 au Canada. Nous nous engageons à faire en sorte que les Canadiens puissent reconnaître les avantages économiques et sociaux de cette technologie révolutionnaire. Le Conseil canadien du Web3 représente des organisations qui ont eu un impact significatif sur le développement des technologies Web3 à travers le monde et qui s'engagent à construire et à innover de manière responsable au Canada. Il représente un groupe diversifié de membres, allant des émetteurs de produits financiers et des plateformes d'échange, aux investisseurs et aux projets blockchain à sources ouvertes.
Investor and Advisor
Jul 2023
Startup Mentor
Apr 2023
Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)
2021
Head Of Compliance (Associate Director)
Feb 2021
Dapper Labs, the company behind CryptoKitties, NBA Top Shot, NFL All Day, UFC Strike and the Flow blockchain, uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world, paving the way to a more open and inclusive digital world starting with games and entertainment. Since it was founded in 2018, Dapper Labs has given consumer enthusiasts a real stake in the game by bringing them closer to the brands they love, building engaged and exciting communities for them to contribute to, and producing new pathways for them to become creators themselves. Dapper Labs current studio partners include the NBA, NBPA, WNBA, WNBPA, LaLiga, NFL, NFLPA, Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, Genies, and UFC. We have raised over $600M from leading and notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, Union Square Ventures, Venrock, Google Ventures (GV), Samsung, and the founders of Dreamworks, Reddit, Coinbase, Zynga, and AngelList, among others. Dapper Labs is accelerating the move to Web3 by building new apps and platforms that enable great user experiences while being accessible to hundreds of millions of fans of organizations like the NBA and NFL, for example. We’re ready to empower even more to bring mainstream-ready user experiences and scale to web3 applications.
2020
Board Member
Oct 2020
Cooper Sachs is a leading recruitment solutions firm located in New York with a specialty in three core job markets placing people at entry-level right through to board level in multinational clients and consultancies. Whether youre in need of a short term contractor in order to meet a deliverable, or you have a confidential search you are conducting on behalf of your firm, Cooper Sachs is here to provide you with support and guidance throughout the process providing you with not only the best talent the market has to offer but a superior level of service. From small consulting firms and startup businesses to Global Conglomerates, we have experience working with a variety of clients, providing unparalleled market knowledge delivering superior results. "Mission Statement" Our mission is to become an extension of our clients. We are here to embark on a journey of success, becoming your partner. With a variety of services tailored to your companys needs, Cooper Sachs offers an approach unparalleled in the market. ​We are the market leaders.
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